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RJ51 HLH

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 122,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 117,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate lights are damaged.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 110,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate lights are damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 23 May 2012 91,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn and warped

o/s and n/s registration plate lamps incomplete

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 May 2012 91,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn and warped

o/s and n/s registration plate lamps incomplete

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,751 miles

brake wear indicator is on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake wear indicator is on

Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,656 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 69,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust emits white smoke/steam during acceleration

Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust emits white smoke/steam during acceleration

Pass 9 May 2007 58,220 miles

drivers door difficult to open from outside

Pass 3 May 2006 48,099 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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RJ51 HLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 HLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RJ51 HLH is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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